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SSS/TRIO began in 1968 as a part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty. The TRIO Student Support Services program has been providing student services on campus at Southeastern Illinois College since 1991. As we continue our services on the SIC campus, we would like to briefly share important information about TRIO/SSS.

What is TRIO/SSS? TRIO is a federally funded college opportunity program that motivates and support students from a disadvantaged background in pursuit of a college degree. The criteria for acceptance into the program include low-income status, first-generation college student, and students with disabilities.

Why are TRIO Programs Important? The United States needs to boost both its academic and economic competitiveness globally. In order to nurture and sustain a healthy economy as well as compete globally, we need a strong, highly-educated, and competitive workforce.

Sadly, low-income students are being left behind. Only 38% of low-income high school seniors go straight to college as compared to 81% of their peers in the highest income bracket. SSS projects work to enable students to stay in college until they earn their baccalaureate degrees by offering tutoring, counseling, developmental instruction, and much more.

The TRIO/SSS program at Southeastern was funded on the basis of increasing the Graduation and Retention Rates at the 2-year and 4-year institutions. At SIC, our TRIO program takes pride in our objectives: 70%+ Persistence 85%+ Good Academic Standing 35%+ Graduation 19%+ Graduation and Transfer

Unfortunately federal funding for TRIO programs was cut 5.1% during the March 2013 Sequestration and instantly 40,000 low-income students lost a chance at earning a college degree. This number is added to the 88,000 students that had already lost access due to prior budget cuts.

“There used to be a time when people didn’t have to go to college to become successful. Society has changed. It’s hard to pick yourself up by the boot straps if you have no shoes. Postsecondary education is the only systematic way out of poverty.” ~ Reggie Jean, President of the New England Educational Opportunity Association.

SIC TRIO is currently funded to serve 156 students. The program is very popular and consistently has a waiting list for admission.

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Annual Welcome Back Subway Social Thursday, January 16, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, VPAC

FAFSA Fridays! Friday, January 17, 24, 31, @ 2:00 pm -4:00 pm, TRIO LAB

SSS/TRIO Grant Aid Scholarship Meetings Tuesday, January 21, 10am-11am and 2pm-3pm, VPAC

Wednesday, January 22, 11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm, VPAC

Last date to meet with Lolita is Friday, January 24 by 12pm

Study Skills Workshops Wednesday, January 29, 1:30 pm- 2:30 pm, VPAC

Friday, April 11, 12:30 – 1:30 pm, VPAC

Financial Literacy Workshops Thursday, January 30, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, VPAC

Wednesday, March 19, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, VPAC

Resume Writing Thursday, February 13, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, TRIO Lab

TRIO Day South Saturday, February 22, TBA

Interview Skills & Tips Workshop Jeff McGoy, Assist. Dean of Students @ SIU-C Wednesday, February 5, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm VPAC

Stress Management Workshop Dr. Bric Steward of Steward Chiropractic Tuesday, March 18, at 11:00 am – 12 pm, VPAC

Spring Cultural Trip April 5, Details TBA

Transfer Workshop Tuesday, April 15, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, VPAC

Transfer Trip: Southeast Missouri State University Friday, March 28, Departing at 8:00 am

Transfer Trip: Illinois Eastern University Friday, April 25, Departing at 7:15 am

Honor’s Dessert Reception Wednesday, April 23, 2:00 – 4:00 pm, VPAC

Pick up TRIO Graduation Stole May-5-9, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, E106

Spring Activities Advisement

Students please see Debbie if you have

questions regarding academic advisement,

transfer, admission to a university, or

financial aid at the university. It is never too

early to begin thinking about transfer. Join

us for Transfer Tuesdays!

REGISTER FOR SPRING NOW!

The next competition of Supplemental Grant Aid

Scholarships will begin in January 2014.

How Do I Qualify?

1. SIC student with 2 semester enrollment in

SSS/TRIO

2. Verify FAFSA/Pell Eligibility

3. Letter of Application

4. 2.5 OGPA and 2.5 for the Semester

5. Attendance, Participation, & Completion of

Required SSS/TRIO activities

6. Attendance of the Mandatory Grant Aid

Orientation Meeting

7. Other requirements as determined by the

SSS/TRIO Director

GRANT AID ORIENTATION MEETINGS

WILL BE ANNOUNCED VIA SIC EMAIL

GRADUATION May 9, 7 pm

in Deaton Gymnasium

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Khamarri Lindsey Nicholas Madison

My name is Khamarri Lindsey. I am a sophomore at

Southeastern Illinois College. I am studying to become a

BSN as a long term goal, but at the moment I am working

on getting accepted into the PN program. I chose nursing as

my career field mainly because I am a very compassionate

person and I love meeting new people. TRIO Student

Support Services have been a very helpful program for me.

The TRIO staff are extremely friendly and make you feel

like family because they genuinely care about you and

what’s going on in your personal life. They strive just as

hard as you do to help improve your grades and make sure

you reach your goals.

I am a unique and smart person. I enjoy doing new things and

with my major in Diesel Tech and Heavy Equipment, I plan

on making it happen. I do all that I can to be the best in my

field. I plan to work hard every time I do something and get

the job done…with a smile!!!

Hi, my name’s Alexis Holmes. I’m originally from Marion

but I’ve resided in Harrisburg for the past four years now.

This is my third semester at SIC and now I’m a TRIO

Mentor. I’m majoring in Forestry and I hope to figure out my

career in this field soon. I am looking forward to helping out

and working hard this semester .

SSS/TRiO Proudly Welcomes

The 2013/2014 Peer Mentors

Alexis Holmes

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Featuring TRIO Members of SIC Competition Teams

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Jaylen Carter

Malcolm Hughes

Isaiah Thomas

Randell Pickett

Jamar Rivera

Alex Osemwegie

Robert Barnes

James Williams

Jamie Carr

Logan Bell

Alan Long

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Anna Best

Nakaila Sheppard

Alexis Jones

Kim Mixen

Teyonna Simmons

Sydney Clark

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BASEBALL

Jaylen Quarles

Trenton Veach

SOFTBALL

Emily Van Ausdoll

Kailyn Wead

ARCHERY TEAM

Tyler Butts

GRADUATING IN MAY? TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS!

For those of you that are graduating in May, be sure to apply for graduation as soon as you return for

the Spring semester. A graduation ceremony is held in May each year and graduates from all three

semesters may participate. However, diplomas are not issued until the semester that graduation

requirements are met.

There is a $20 graduation fee that covers the cost of the diploma, diploma cover, cap and gown. Caps

and gowns should be ordered in February at the Enrollment Services Offices.

Students MUST apply for graduation and pay the $20 graduation fee whether they plan to attend

the ceremony or not.

Don’t forget

your TRIO Exit

Interview!

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Lolita L. Mack, TRIO SSS Program Director 252-5400 ext. 2432 lolita.mack@sic.edu Office: E-120 Provides TRIO students assistance in: Financial Literacy Personal Enhancement Academic Retention

Debbie Suh, TRIO SSS Program Advisor 252-5400 ext. 2433 debbie.suh@sic.edu Office: E-106 Provides assistance for TRIO students in: Course schedules Transfer assistance Academic advising

Anita Lowery, TRIO SSS Education/Technology Coordinator 252-5400 ext. 2473 anita.lowery@sic.edu Office: E-106 Provides assistance for TRIO students: Developmental courses Tutoring Technology questions

(online courses) Social networking/Web

Shelly Boots, TRIO SSS Program Specialist 252-5400 ext. 2435 shelly.boots@sic.edu Office: E-106 Provides assistance for TRIO students: Student supplies Lab assistance TRIO Student

Advocate

Free Tutoring @ Student Success Center Academic & Personal Counseling Career Center Specialized software Private Computer Lab Culture Enrichment Activities Goal Setting Assistance

Free Printing for Notes & Assignments (Course & Angel) Study Skills & Personal Development Workshops (online & face-to-face) Transfer assistance University Trips Time Management

Supplemental Grant Scholarships Peer and Faculty Mentors Financial Aid & FAFSA Assistance Financial Literacy Information Free Developmental Classes Free Tickets to on campus cultural presentations

Don’t Get Left Behind! Get a Tutor Early!

Visit the Student Success Center in A-145 for FREE Tutoring.

See Amy Spivey to sign up!

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TRIO STUDENT OF THE MONTH

AUGUST SEPTEMBER

David McReynolds Vanessa Landingham

OCTOBER NOVEMBER

Khamarri Lindsey Daniel Elmore

DECEMBER

Jose Durbin

TRIO student, Timothy

Jefferies of Harrisburg, was

recently selected as a

member of Southeastern’s

Honor Society, Phi Theta

Kappa, and was inducted

on Nov. 19th.

Congratulations Tim!

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SIC TRIO Website: http://www.sic.edu/trio Information available for:

What is TRIO?

SSS TRIO Program Eligibility

TRIO Program Services

TRIO Staff Page

Calendar & Events

Student Resources Remain Up-to-Date on TRIO Events With:

TRIO TWITTER PAGE: https://twitter.com/TRIOSIC TRIO FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SICTRIO

TRIO LAB E-106 HOURS

SPRING/FALL SEMESTERS:

8am-4:30pm

SUMMER SEMESTER:

7:30am-4:30pm

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4 Reasons Not to Expect a Windfall Inheritance From Your Parents

How are economic factors affecting how much money parents can leave

their children when they die?

Many economic factors have taken a toll on seniors' financial security,

often reducing the amount they can leave their families. Here's why you

shouldn't expect a windfall when your parents die:

Fearing a repeat of the Great Recession, many seniors are making

safer investments that earn very low interest.

As average life spans increase, retirement savings must last

longer.

Many help their children and grandchildren pay for high-ticket

expenses like home down payments.

Unless they've purchased long-term care insurance, your parents

will likely burn through savings should they require assisted

living, which is mostly not covered by Medicare.

Bottom line: With seniors facing increasing financial challenges, don't

depend on an inheritance to provide your own financial security.

Invest in your education!

WHY FILE EARLY?

Many programs, including the Illinois MAP Grant, have limited funding, so early application is necessary – file online at www.fafsa.gov. How Do I File Early? Estimate! To file early, families may estimate their 2013 income information and then make corrections once 2013 federal taxes are filed. Using end-of-year pay stubs, W-2 forms, or the previous year's tax return can be helpful when estimating tax information. If this is your (or your parent's) first time filing a FAFSA, you can visit www.pin.ed.gov to obtain your four-digit PIN numbers ahead of time. Your PIN numbers act as your electronic signature when submitting the FAFSA application - by getting your PIN numbers early, you can ensure there will not be a delay in the Federal Processor's receipt of your FAFSA submission.

FINANCIAL LITERACY UPDATE

Join TRIO Director,

Lolita L. Mack, for her Financial

Literacy Workshops on January

30th and March 19th !

Always informative and always

Fun!

2014-2015 SIC SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE

IS FEBRUARY 28, 2014.

For INFORMATION CALL 618/-252-5400

EXT. 4110 or Email fao@sic.edu

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TRIO WORD SCRAMBLE

Instructions- the first TRIO student to successfully unscramble all 20 words (as listed on our answer

sheet) will win a prize. The blanks behind the letters indicate how many words will be made. Use your

vocabulary skills to be the first to complete the scramble. Submit to the TRIO Office in E106.

1. aerrsntf (1) _________

2. ienertotn (1) __________

3. shwookpsr (2) ___________

4. cersniuhtsgooesillonlaieetl (3) __________ ___________ ____________

5. agonfsretrnieit (2) _____ ________

6. mecloiown (1) _____ ________

7. gaatndirou (1) __________

8. issdmcaaseuccec (2) ________ __________

9. vdtnmesiae (1) ____________

10. niniccalayftriael (2) _______ ___________

TRY OUT YOUR MATH SKILLS!

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SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE

TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAM

SPRING 2014

3575 COLLEGE ROAD

HARRISBURG, IL 62946

618-252-5400